Verstappen Jr. has endured a tumultuous 2018 campaign so far, retiring in two races and enduring notable incidents in all five races until now.

But after widespread criticism for his aggressive driving style, the Dutchman was at least earned a podium finish in Barcelona last weekend.

Verstappen’s Red Bull ended up third at the Spanish Grand Prix, the youngster fending off the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel despite front-wing damage sustained by a clash with Lance Stroll earlier in the afternoon.

And the 20-year-old’s father Jos - who raced 107 times across spells with teams including Terrell, Stewart Ford and Arrows - is confident he can go one better in Monaco on May 27 because of how the circuit better suits Red Bull’s RB14.

"We have a chance to win in Monaco. The engine is not so important there, because the straights are not so long," he said